What flights must be logged in order to carry passengers for hire?

To carry passengers for hire, a pilot is required to complete a flight review every 24 months, which must include demonstrating their proficiency in various maneuvers. Additionally, the pilot must have completed three takeoffs and landings in the specific category of aircraft—in this case, gliders—within the preceding 90 days. This regulation ensures that pilots maintain their skills and are familiar with the operational characteristics of the aircraft they are piloting, particularly when it involves flying with passengers.

This regulatory framework serves to enhance safety and competency in flight operations. Other options regarding flight logging do not meet the specific requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for carrying passengers for hire. For example, just logging every flight in the past year does not account for the specific recency of experience needed, while the requirement for the flight review and recent takeoffs and landings addresses these safety concerns directly.